“The Cross Mountain Explosion (Coal Creek Disaster)”
Author: Thomas Evans (?)
Found in: US(Ap)
Description
The Coal Creek mine blows up, killing 150 miners. The families grieve and the usual prayers are prayed for the dead
Historical references
- Dec 9, 1911 - The Coal Creek explosion
Cross references
- cf. "Shut Up in the Mines of Coal Creek" (subject)
References
- Laws G9, "The Cross Mountain Explosion (Coal Creek Disaster)"
- MHenry-Appalachians, pp. 84-85, "The Miner Boys" (1 text)
- DT 828, CROSSMT
- Roud #844
- BI, LG09
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